Component
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
47,884 NHTSA complaints about power train:automatic transmission issues across 54 makes and 1102 models.
Data updated August 2026. Counts render from the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation standardized component field; severity flags cross-reference NHTSA ODI complaint flags for owner-reported crash, fire, and injury markers. This page is for informational purposes and does not replace NHTSA recall notices or a vehicle-specific inspection. Methodology · Corrections.
NHTSA ODI component intake brief
ODI category POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
47,884 filings · 1102 models · 54 makes · vintage August 2026
- FILINGS MASS 47,884 ODI rows
- MODELS 1102 nameplates citing this part
- MAKES 54 manufacturers in corpus
- CRASH 3.5% 1,661 crash-flagged
- RANK #10 of 696 categories
- SEV CRITICAL 84 deaths · 1049 injuries
Filing-volume peers
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION sits MASS on ODI intake volume (#10 of 696 standardized categories) with a CRITICAL severity stamp (84 reported fatalities across 1102 models). Open Ford Explorer (category leader) →
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION filing-volume reading
The standout signal for power train:automatic transmission is ODI intake volume: 47,884 filings (MASS band · #10 of 696 standardized categories) across 1102 nameplates. Crash-flag share is 3.5%.
Heavy intake categories like this one often reflect a shared supplier or a stressed FMVSS test, open the affected-vehicles table to see whether filings cluster on a few platforms or spread evenly.
Next step: compare Ford Explorer against STRUCTURE:BODY on filing totals before treating power train:automatic transmission volume as a purchase signal.
Most Affected Vehicles
| # | Vehicle | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ford Explorer | |
| 2 | Honda Accord | |
| 3 | Mazda 626 | |
| 4 | Ford Taurus | |
| 5 | Ford Windstar | |
| 6 | Honda Odyssey | |
| 7 | Nissan Maxima | |
| 8 | Dodge Caravan | |
| 9 | Ford Freestar | |
| 10 | Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
| 11 | Dodge Grand Caravan | |
| 12 | Honda Civic | |
| 13 | Acura TL | |
| 14 | Toyota Camry | |
| 15 | Plymouth Voyager | |
| 16 | Toyota Rav4 | |
| 17 | Ford F-150 | |
| 18 | Dodge Intrepid | |
| 19 | Mercury Sable | |
| 20 | Chrysler Town AND Country | |
| 21 | Dodge Dakota | |
| 22 | Volkswagen Jetta | |
| 23 | Ford Escape | |
| 24 | Chevrolet Blazer | |
| 25 | Dodge RAM 1500 | |
| 26 | Plymouth Grand Voyager | |
| 27 | Ford Freestyle | |
| 28 | Lexus Rx300 | |
| 29 | Dodge RAM | |
| 30 | Ford Focus |
Recent Complaints
See attached document for complaint.
The contact owns a 2019 RAM 1500. The contact stated that when his spouse started the vehicle during cold weather conditions, the engine was turned on, revved high, and the gear shift from park (P) t
The contact owns a 2021 Honda Pilot. The contact stated that while the engine was idling and with the gear shifter in the park position, the contact reached into the vehicle from the front driver's do
The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle remained stuck in 3rd and in 4th gears upon depressing the accelerator pedal. Add
The contact's friend owns a 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300. The contact stated that while the owner was driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed, but the vehicle failed to acce
The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 50 MPH, the vehicle unexpectedly downshifted from 6th gear into a lower gear, and the check engine and transm
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while the contact's wife was driving at an undisclosed speed, the driver noticed unusual sounds. The accelerator pedal was depressed; however
The contact owns a 2015 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was a loud sound coming from the front of the vehicle. There was no warning light illumi
See attached document for complaint.
See attached document for complaint.
See attached document for complaint.
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle started to shake and vibrate and decelerate. The vehicle was taken to a nearby mechanic who dia
The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the transmission failed to shift properly. Additionally, the contact stated that while the transmissi
The contact owns a 2020 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed, but the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended and jolted. The
See attached document for complaint.
The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 MPH, the vehicle abruptly stopped in the middle of the road. The contact was able to continue driving.
The contact owns a 1991 N/A Ford F-150. The contact stated that after parking, turning the vehicle off, and exiting, the vehicle suddenly began to roll backwards. The contact was able to get back into
The contact owns a 1995 N/A GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that after parking, turning the vehicle off, and exiting, the vehicle suddenly rolled forward, down a slight incline, and crashed into a
The subject vehicle, according to the third party administrator for the vehicle's insurance co. had a transmission malfunction. The vehicle is owned by a subcontractor for the purpose of delivery for
The contact owns a 2024 Kia Forte GT. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 MPH on an off-ramp and making a right turn, the lane assist feature had malfunctioned, causing the vehicle
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